A month after the largest drug seizure in the city’s history, St. Thomas police say they’ve recovered hundreds of stolen bicycles — and the two developments are linked.

Officers seized hundreds of bicycles and bike parts Tuesday from a St. Thomas home, police said Thursday.

“It appears many of the stolen bicycles seized on Tuesday have been stripped of their parts in efforts to rebuild or sell individual pieces. Some have been repainted already; however, some are still in their original condition,” police said in a news release.

Two men aged 47 and 26 are charged with possession of stolen property under $5,000.

Police said the recovered bicycles are being stored at the Colin McGregor Justice Building.

“It is hoped that we will be able to reunite as much property as possible with the rightful owners,” police said.

Owners whose bikes have been stolen are asked to call Special Const. Lisa Johnson at 519-631-1224, ext. 4263. Proof of ownership, such as a serial number, photograph or police report, is needed.

The bicycle seizure is a result of an “enhanced investigative focus” that began months ago into drug trafficking and related property crimes, police said.

The city was experiencing a spike in property crimes, particularly bike thefts, police said.

In late September, police announced 19 people had been charged and drugs valued at $500,000 had been seized in what was described as the largest drug seizure in the city’s history.

“As the drug enforcement project culminated in early September . . . a shift in strategy quickly occurred to address the property crime trends,” police said.

Information was received within days that led to a new initiative involving the street crimes unit and front-line officers, the police said.